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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:03 am to bayoudude
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Houma
Have you camped at Palmetto SP? It's one of the few in this area that I haven't tried.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:29 pm to The Donald
Thanks to everyone for the comments. This upcoming weekend is our trip, just doing a 1 nighter due to soccer games, etc early Sat morning. With that being said we'll most likely stay relatively close to Bunkie. Seems like Kisatchie & Chicot are our main options. Still undecided...anyone want to sway me one way or the other based on tent sites, hiking trails, etc...
We've spent a lot of time on both the Kisatchie & Chicot website; just looking for some personal feedback.
Much appreciated!!
We've spent a lot of time on both the Kisatchie & Chicot website; just looking for some personal feedback.
Much appreciated!!
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:31 pm to Shexter
Palmetto is a really cool spot overlooking the lake. We went when no other groups were there. Otherwise I'd think you'd be able to hear them. The coons are TERRIBLE out there. They stole half out good at night even suspended between tree lines 
. A cool spot nonetheless
. A cool spot nonetheless This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:43 pm to jimbeam
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Seems like Kisatchie & Chicot are our main options. Still undecided...anyone want to sway me one way or the other based on tent sites, hiking trails, etc...
For a first trip, I'd recommend Chicot for a few more creature comforts. Having running toilets, showers, etc. would be a big plus. The trails are great, and the fishing should be good this time of year. The LA State Arboretum is also next door with a great trail system.
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Palmetto is a really cool spot overlooking the lake. We went when no other groups were there. Otherwise I'd think you'd be able to hear them. The coons are TERRIBLE out there. They stole half out good at night even suspended between tree lines . A cool spot nonetheless
The same happened to us at Chicot. Little bastard stole and ate a whole Country Crock tubof butter, and ate it 20' from our tent! I beamed him with the flashlight, and it didn't even bother him. He just stared at us while he ate.
I still don't know how he got that ice chest unlocked and open. Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:54 pm to Shexter
As we sat around the fire we could head them circling us. We would shine those fat bastards, they'd look at us like "aw shite. Oh. well. Guess I'll walk away" took 2 minutes once we got into tents
took 2 minutes once we got into tentsPosted on 3/9/15 at 3:26 pm to Shexter
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The LA State Arboretum is also next door with a great trail system
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Chicot
Arboretum is now a part of Chicot State Park. I haven't hiked any of the trails in ages but they are very good from what I hear. Stay on the south campgrounds in tent spot and be close to both park trails and Arboretum trails.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 4:25 pm to The Donald
the Chicot primitive campsites are well away from the main trail, but really neat and worth the hike. May as well get in there before the mosquitoes are terrible.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 4:35 pm to Mung
I rode through Chicot this afternoon for a second on my way home, and talked to one of the park rangers about where to camp - he suggested the south area and showed me a range of spots. We may end up staying there, but I'm thinking my son doesn't want to stay in a designated area; he wants to go and "make camp" somewhere.
Mung - you mentioned the primitive campsites, how do you get to them? I went in the main entrance and took a left where it pointed to primitive area. Are there areas down the trails? Lived in Bunkie my whole life and am crazy unfamiliar with Chicot...
Side note: I was blown away by how nice it was out there
Mung - you mentioned the primitive campsites, how do you get to them? I went in the main entrance and took a left where it pointed to primitive area. Are there areas down the trails? Lived in Bunkie my whole life and am crazy unfamiliar with Chicot...
Side note: I was blown away by how nice it was out there
Posted on 3/9/15 at 5:13 pm to The Donald
Primitive sites are on the loop trail that follows the lake shore. Best spots in the whole park. I just can't talk the wife into "roughing it" out there.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:46 pm to Shexter
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on the loop trail that follows the lake shore
Hmmm...I didn't get a map of that trail...if I go down the road that the arboretum is on, where do I go from there?
Sorry in advance for so many questions...
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:21 am to The Donald
Each of the primitive spots are out on different peninsulas off the main trail. They require a hike of a half mile or so, down to the water. You can get there by trail or boat, and they have maps at the office. There used to be maps online, but I can't find one at the moment.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:30 am to The Donald
This map shows all trails, and the locations of the primitive camp sites:
PDF File of Chicot State Park Hiking Trails
PDF File of Chicot State Park Hiking Trails
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The Lake Chicot trail winds 20 miles around Lake Chicot. The first few miles from the trailhead, hiking the trail clockwise, have the more technical and difficult sections. You get to experience hills, many footbridges, and some marsh. This trail has it all: scenery, wildlife, hills, roots, mud… it can be quite the experience in rainy weather!
This post was edited on 3/10/15 at 9:36 am
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:30 am to Shexter
Arboretum Trails Map:
Trail Distances
Baldcypress Trail .3 miles
Backbone Ridge Trail 1.25 miles
Handicap Accessible .25 mile
Wetland Trail .7 mile
Walker Branch Trail 1.5 miles
Paw Paw Loop 1.25 miles
Trail Distances
Baldcypress Trail .3 miles
Backbone Ridge Trail 1.25 miles
Handicap Accessible .25 mile
Wetland Trail .7 mile
Walker Branch Trail 1.5 miles
Paw Paw Loop 1.25 miles
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:44 am to Shexter
and there's the map. For me, the easiest primitive campsites to access are #3 & 4. There is a parking lot just north of the bridge over Walker Branch, where you can get your pack on and hike in to the trail. Really gorgeous spots, on points, surrounded by lake.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:54 am to Mung
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and there's the map
If we could only get that Baton Rouge bank fishing map...
This post was edited on 3/10/15 at 9:57 am
Posted on 3/10/15 at 10:10 am to Shexter
if that got into the wrong hands, chaos would ensue.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 11:35 am to bayoudude
Listen before you venture in the mountain of Louisiana you need to check with the locals if its still snow-capped. you know its winter.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 3:27 pm to The Donald
Another recommendation for Chicot. The campsites are easy to get to off of the main trail. Have fun!
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